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  2. Cedrus libani - Wikipedia

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    The Hebrew prophet Isaiah used the Lebanon cedar (together with "oaks of Bashan", "all the high mountains" and "every high tower") as examples of loftiness as a metaphor for the pride of the world [22] and in Psalm 92:12 it says "The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon". [23]

  3. Cedars of God - Wikipedia

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    Time, along with the exploitation of the wood and the effects of climate change, has led to a decrease in the number of cedar trees in Lebanon. [17] However, Lebanon is still widely known for its cedar tree history, as they are the emblem of the country and the symbol of the Lebanese flag. [6]

  4. The Thistle and the Cedar - Wikipedia

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    The fable of the thistle and the cedar (or cypress) tree is a fable attributed to Jehoash King of Israel, and recounted in the Hebrew Bible in 2 Kings 14:9–10. Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz , the son of Jehu , king of Israel, saying, "Come, let us face one another in battle".

  5. Mount Lebanon - Wikipedia

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    Mount Lebanon is mentioned in the Old Testament 103 times. King Hiram I of Tyre sent engineers with cedar wood, which was abundant in Mount Lebanon, to build the Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. Since then, the cedar species known scientifically as Cedrus libani is often associated with Mount Lebanon.

  6. Bsharri - Wikipedia

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    Bsharri is the location of the Cedars of God, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only remaining place where the Cedrus libani (Lebanese cedar) tree grows natively. The region is the birthplace of famed poet, painter and sculptor Khalil Gibran; a museum in town honours his life and work. [2]

  7. Ezekiel 31 - Wikipedia

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    In the New Living Translation, Assyria "was once like a cedar of Lebanon", [13] making it clear that the reference to Lebanon is a metaphor, [14] not a locational statement. and that Assyria's influence in the region had now waned. [14] Ezekiel anticipates that soon Egypt will fall likewise. [15]

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  9. Pilgrimage to the Cedars in Lebanon - Wikipedia

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    The picture of cedar trees painted in Lebanon while on pilgrimage is a key part of his work. The symbolism stems from the strong religious character. According to the ancient beliefs, cedars play an important role in ancient Hungarian mythology. [1] The cedar is a symbol of fertility, assumed to be the tree of life and the tree of knowledge. [2]